Since the release of the last part of the Battlefield series, and many have already forgotten what this franchise is all about. Unlike other multiplayer shooters, you will find huge scale, more measured gameplay, many types of military equipment, and 128 people on one map. Getting used to all this and starting to feel comfortable on the battlefield is not as easy as it seems at first glance.
Especially for those who want to figure it out and immediately start dragging rollers in Battlefield 2042, this guide with the most useful tips for getting started.
Battlefield 2042
Release Date: November 19, 2021
Developer, Publisher: DICE, Electronic Arts
Genre: Action Shooter / First Person
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, X-One, Xbox X|S
Battlefield 2042 is an online first-person shooter that brings the series back to massive online battles. In 2042, relations between Russia and the United States deteriorated completely, putting the world before the threat of a nuclear clash. Do not add optimism and almost depleted resources and unpredictable weather phenomena. In such conditions, narrowly focused combat units are widely distributed, performing worldwide missions.
The global crisis divides the planet into several network modes with support for 128 players in one session. The largest maps in the history of the series are available in the modes “Conquest” and “Breach”where battles take place on the ground, in the air and on the water. In the first mode, battles focus on sectors containing multiple flags rather than individual control points, with the location itself divided into strategic blocks.
In the Breakout mode, two teams of 64 fighters not only capture sectors but also get to the final goal. Each sector here is designed for an increased number of players, which gives new strategic options and more room for flanking maneuvers. Capture zones can be sneaked up from various directions using various tactical options and gadgets. Information about the third mode will appear later.
Destiny on the battlefield in Battlefield 2042achieved by choosing from a dozen specialists based on four classes, with unique talents and equipment. For example, the nimble attack aircraft Mackay runs fast and uses a hook to climb to a height; military surgeon Maria restores health to his comrades, operator Peter, aka Boris, will detect the enemy and set up a security system. The Casper scout will sabotage behind enemy lines.
Future technologies and their widespread use in combat will allow players to use the coolest and most advanced gadgets. You can find tracking systems, various drones, sensors, bugs, thermal imagers, and much more in the arsenal. The equipment does not let us down either – dozens of aircraft, helicopters, tanks, armored cars, rocket launchers, combat robots, missile boats, wingsuits, etc., are waiting for the fighters.
Explore all specialists
Battlefield 2042 decided to say goodbye to the previous class system and, this time, offers players specialists. The main difference between this concept and the previous parts is that now, regardless of the set of skills, each character can take any weapon with them to the battlefield. That is why new players rarely explore the capabilities of specialists and choose them stupidly in appearance, then take their favorite gun and go into battle, but this is not worth doing.
The fact is that the characters’ special abilities help noticeably in battle, and it is thanks to them, you can drag the rollers. In the early days after the release of Battlefield, 2042most players took Webster McKay for his grappling hook, which gives him incredible mobility, the Irishman for his ability to build a cover to aid in firefights, and the Boris for his automatic turret that shoots enemies with ease. I recommend the first time to focus on these three specialists and play exclusively with them. You can try the rest; perhaps in a few updates, they will be more helpful. And, of course, before choosing a specialist, carefully study all the skills.
Get in the fight with the team
Battlefield 2042 has a fairly large map divided into several sectors. Sometimes it takes a very long time to run from one of the key points to the place of hostilities, which is why you should not break into the game in a random place. First, you should carefully study the map, which shows the main points and the location of the equipment and the place where the fighting is currently taking place.
It is worth appearing only next to vehicles or members of your squad. In this case, you will quickly find yourself in the center of the battle and be able to help your own. In addition, if you choose the right points for landing, you will get rid of stupid running around the map without skirmishes, and the game will not get bored. Landing on the main points is worth it if there are no other options or you see that the enemy is capturing your point.
Do useful things
Like many other multiplayer shooters, Battlefield 2042 has leveled, and the levels here increase after each game session. To get more experience, you should pay attention to the user actions that the game will require you to do in each battle. For example, kill a certain number of opponents, make the nth number of assists, blow up enemy vehicles, etc.
You will be given a patch for each action, and it can be pumped up to 3 levels. Due to this, you will begin to receive much more experience than for chaotic actions in each game. The higher the patch level, the greater the bonus to experience. You can get acquainted with all the patches in a special menu to understand which ones you already have and which ones you should get or upgrade to the maximum level. The steps for leveling patches are mostly simple, and they swing fast enough, so don’t think that all this will slide into a boring grind.
Customize your weapons
The game offers many types of weapons, and each of them can be improved as special modifications are unlocked. Unfortunately, many people forget about this and look only at new skins or trinkets that can be hung on their trunks. Modifications can significantly improve the characteristics of your favorite weapon, and this can be seen in the corresponding menu.
As soon as you open some new scope, handle, clip or any other component for a weapon, immediately compare its characteristics with those already there. In Battlefield 2042, you can do this even during the battle in the corresponding menu. True, to change parts on weapons during battles, you will first have to add them to the slots from the section with modifications in the game’s main menu.
Elevation will help you win
Most of the maps in Battlefield 2042 offer several so-called “floors” for battle. For example, at the Cosmodrome, skirmishes are conducted on the ground, inside buildings, and even on roofs. At the same time, those who occupy the highest points on the map and pour a hail of bullets on infantry that runs along the ground have the most advantage.
If you want to benefit your team and win, then immediately after landing, start looking for hills. The most important thing is that you can shoot at a height with a sniper rifle. Even with a machine gun, being in such a position, you can effectively shoot opponents and lead your team to victory. So don’t stay too long on the ground and don’t try to find some secluded corner; high points are always more effective for fighting.
The bullet has a flight path
This is not Call of Duty or any other arcade shooter where bullets fly precisely where you aim. Weapon physics is more realistic in Battlefield 2042, so don’t be surprised if you don’t hit your opponents. Sometimes you have to aim just above the head or slightly away from the opponent’s body to hit the target.
In addition, each type of weapon has its trajectory for the flight of bullets. Shooting from a sniper rifle is noticeably different from a heavy machine gun. To learn how to shoot enemies with varying types of weapons properly, I recommend that you immediately practice with bots. After that, you are guaranteed to understand precisely how to shoot and, already in a battle with real people; you will begin to act more effectively.
Always take explosives with you
Since every battle in Battlefield 2042 involves heavy vehicles, you need to be prepared for any outcome. Everyone has ordinary grenades, but all they can do is blow up a jeep or ATV at most. With a tank, a helicopter, or a huge truck, they can’t handle it.
That is why you should always have heavy explosives with you, which are available to all specialists. With its help, you can neutralize massive equipment, and, perhaps, this is what will lead your team to victory. The most effective heavy explosives show themselves in the “Capture” mode, where tanks, helicopters, and other powerful iron pieces are used regularly. To some extent, they even decide the game’s outcome, so players who can disable them are guaranteed to be useful to their team.
Order your equipment
Please do not neglect the opportunity to ride a vehicle because Battlefield 2042, usually decides the outcome of the battle. In addition, there is such a useful function as the ability to order various types of equipment directly to you. The game has a separate menu through which you transfer the vehicle you need to the desired point.
Try to use this opportunity whenever you appear on the map and understand that there is no tank, no jeep, or any other type of transport nearby. Delivery takes place almost instantly, and you immediately have “wheels” that will deliver anywhere. And in general, I recommend constantly using vehicles to move and clear enemy points or protect your own from being captured by enemy soldiers.
The weather finally decides
Battlefield 2042 has a more advanced weather system that allows you to watch beautiful effects and helps in battles. For example, when a tornado starts, the visibility on the map drops noticeably. Instead of starting to seek shelter, you can take advantage of this and begin stealthily shooting opponents who are not aware of it.
Also, if you like, for example, shooting enemies in a helicopter, then always be on the lookout. A tornado can “suck” your turntable, and you will quickly go to the next world. It is better to look around and at the map to be able to fly away from the epicenter of the same tornado in time or not get into a sandstorm, in which visibility drops sharply. The easiest way to learn how to use weather effects to your advantage is by playing with bots.
Don’t wait for help
In Battlefield 2042, players have become more self-sufficient due to the lack of classes. A medical specialist is considered the most useless, and almost no one takes him in online mode. After you are wounded, you should not wait for someone to return you from the other world back to the battlefield. This will only happen if you play in the same squad with friends or acquaintances; random players will certainly not be involved in the resurrection; just take my word for it.
In this regard, I recommend not to waste time after being wounded, immediately exit to the map menu, and then re-land on the battlefield in a more advantageous position. So you save time and most importantly, the game will not lose dynamics, which will help you enjoy the gameplay.
Destructibility can be your advantage
Destructibility in Battlefield 2042 has not gone away, and it is exactly the same as in the previous parts. Some parts of the map can be completely razed to the ground, and only certain walls can be destroyed in some parts. However, if you are clear about what breaks and what does not, then this gives you a huge advantage during battles.
For example, enemies have occupied some point on the map and are defending it due to fortifications or walls. If they can be broken, then you need to use explosives or drive up in a tank. The fortifications will collapse in a few seconds, and you will quickly recapture the point. But if this is not done, then, most likely, such an “ambush” from the enemy team will give you a lot of problems. Well, it’s also worth noting that you can independently take some convenient point for shooting enemies and do it not through existing holes but make your own in the wall. So you will be less noticeable and will be able to mow down opponents until you get bored quietly. Destructibility in Battlefield 2042 is definitely worth using.
By following all these tips, you are guaranteed to start feeling more confident on the battlefield in Battlefield 2042. We have collected all the most important things that will help you pull the rollers in the first hours and after hundreds of military battles. And if you are an experienced Battlefield 2042 player, then be sure to share your experience and give some more useful tips to others.
